Wire winding tool

ABSTRACT

A U-shaped wire winding tool, one arm including a centering slot for engaging the fixed end of the wire, the second arm includes at its end a wire winding slot bracketed by two winding claws, the tool is utilized for attaching a wire to a stationary member or post and for splicing. In operation, the preliminary cut is made and the winding initiated, the tool engages the wire with the winding claws engaging the protruding end, the rotation of the tool produces a secure wind, for splicing the process is repeated on the protruding end of the second wire.

United States Patent [72] Inventor Gottlieb H. Treiber 852,836 /1907 Hays 140/117 609 Stephen, P.O. Box 821, Kerrville, Tex. 1,007,535 191 1 Cones u 1 1 17 78028 1,272,904 7/1918 Borbley 140/117 [21] Appl. No. 817,417 1,761,998 6/1930 Thome 140/117 [22] Filed Apr. 18, 1969 Pn-ma E ry xammer-Lowell A. Larson [451 Paemed 1971 AttorneyWillard J. Hodges, Jr.

[54] WIRE WINDING TOOL 1 Claim, 9 Drawing Figs.

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iNVENTOR GOTTLlEB H.'TRE|BER WIRE WINDING TOOL Pliers have been and are the generally accepted tool for attaching wire around a metal post or gate and for securing by winding or splicing. Some specialized wire winding tools have been produced designed for splicing or winding flexible or small gauge wire. Devices known to the art are lacking in ability and suitability particularly for attaching heavy gauge wire to a gate frame or metal post.

This invention is primarily designed for production and use in a set of three tools of varying sizes for producing smooth joints and attaching wire to a metal gate frame or an upright metal post. For optimum results, tools compatible in size to the gauge of the wire are selected which thereby produce exceptionally smooth and secure looped windings or splices.

One object of the invention was to design a tool superior to pliers or conventional tools in working wire of heavy gauge.

Another object was to produce a tool for utilization in splicing or winding in an area of minimum space.

Another object was to design a tool which would produce a wind or splice of exceptional uniform and smooth appearance.

A further object was to produce a tool which would save man hours while providing highly acceptable results in attaching or splicing wire producing uniformly smooth and secure winds or splices.

Other objects and advantages will become apparent to those skilled in the art from a study of the following detailed description and drawings wherein like reference characters are utilized to designate corresponding components throughout the various view.

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of the wire winding tool in an initial step of production.

FIG. 2 is a side plan view of the tool also in a preliminary step of manufacture illustrating the initial forming of the wire winding claws.

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the completed wire winding tool.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the wire winding tool for heavy gauge wire.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the wire winding tool for light gauge wire.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the wire winding tool being utiliud in producing a wind in securing a wire to an upright member or post.

FIGS. 7, 8 and 9 are illustrations of the wind or splice produced by the tool.

Referring now to the various drawings for the detailed description of the construction and use of the wire winding tool. The tool is produced from an elongated section of strap iron of hot or cold rolled mild steel. A piece of material of the desired length is cut in the preliminary step of production. FIG. I illustrates the main body 10, and the various component parts of the device. The wire slot 11 and the centering detent 12 is formed in one end of the main body and the wire winding slot 13 is cut or formed in the opposite end of the body 10. In conjunction with the forming of the wire winding slot 13 the first wire winding claws 14 and the second wire winding claw 15 are formed. Referring particularly to FIG. 2, the second step of production is the preliminary shaping of the wire winding claws 14 and 15.

The third step in production referring to FIG. 3 is a forming of the bite 16 in the center of the main body portion 10 and the completion of the shaping of the wire winding claws 14 and 15. This step in the shaping of the tool in essence forms the two segments hereinafter referred to as the centering arm 17 into which is constructed the wire winding slot 11 and the centering detent 12 and the winding arm 18 which includes the wire winding slot 13 and the winding claws l4 and 15.

The fourth step of production is final finishing which is illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5. This step might include a smoothing of the first I9 and the second arcuate winding surface 20 and the painting or enameling of the entire tool.

Reference is made to FIG. 6 to illustrate the method of using the tool. A wire 21 is stretched and preliminarily secured to a po st 2 2 or other retaining structure (not shown). The wind is initiated. The wire winding tool is then placed in winding engagement with the wire 21. The centering arm 17 engages the wire 21 by passing the wire 21 through the wire slot 1 l and into the centering detent 12. The winding slot 13 of the winding arm 18 is placed astride the wire 21 and the arcuate winding surface 19 or 20 of one of the winding claws 14 and 15 engage the protruding end of the wire 23. The rotating of the tool produces a wound segment 24.

It should be particularly noted that using the device the protruding end 23 of the wire 21 is contacted by the outer edge of a wire winding claw 14 and 15 which is designated as an arcuate winding surface 19 and 20. The rotating of the tool by inherent designed leverage and the direction of application of the winding force produces a tight uniform wound segment 24.

In producing a splice of two wires of identical or almost identical gauge, the two pieces of wire 21 may be overlapped. Referring to FIG. 8, the center of the splice may be held by pliers or equivalent grasping device and the protruding end 23 wound over the wire 21 utilizing the tool. The opposite segment of the splice is wound utilizing the tool in a similar manner. This operation results in a uniform neat appearing splice of exceptional strength. An additional function the tool performs particularly well is the repair of an accordion type fence illustrated in FIG. 9.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5 as previously stated, these devices are normally produced in sets of two (2) or three (3) tools. Various thicknesses of strap material or band stock are used in production of the set. In a preferred embodiment, xiiinch thick stock %-inch wide produced a tool particularly suited for winding 12 to 16 gauge wire. 3/ 1 6-inch stock %-inch wide was utilized producing a tool for 9 to l2 gauge wire and A-inch stock 1 inch wide for producing a tool for winding the heavier 4 to 8 gauge wire.

The construction and use of the device has been described in detail. Certain minor modifications and additional uses would be apparent to those working in the area of fence and gate construction. What is desired to be claimed is all equivalent construction and uses not departing from the scope of the foregoing description and the appended claims.

Iclaim:

1. A tool for winding an end of wire about a similar wire seg ment comprising:

a. a main body portion constructed in a U-shaped configuration said main body portion comprising,

b. an elongated centering arm said elongated centering arm including,

c. a wire slot projecting inward from one edge of said centering arm normal to said edge,

d. a centering detent laterally displaced from said wire slot projecting normal to said wire slot,

c. said centering detent terminating in an arcuate portion adjacent the end of said centering arm,

f. an elongated winding arm constructed in said main body portions spaced from and parallel to said elongated centering arm said winding ann including,

g. a winding slot projecting into said elongated winding arm,

h. a first winding claw and a second winding claw of identical dimensions and configurations constructed in said winding arm said first and said second claws being uniformly positioned on each side of said winding slot,

i. said first winding claw projecting normal to said winding arm adjacent said winding slot,

j. a first arcuate winding surface constructed in said first winding claw adjacent said winding arm,

. a second winding claw projecting normal to said winding arm adjacent said winding slot positioned on the opposite side of said winding slot from said first winding claw,

l. a second arcuate winding surface constructed in said second winding claw adjacent said winding arm, and

m. a bite portion interconnecting and rigidly supporting said elongated centering arm and said elongated winding arm. 

1. A tool for winding an end of wire about a similar wire segment comprising: a. a main body portion constructed in a U-shaped configuration said main body portion comprising, b. an elongated centering arm said elongated centering arm including, c. a wire slot projecting inward from one edge of said centering arm normal to said edge, d. a centering detent laterally displaced from said wire slot projecting normal to said wire slot, e. said centering detent terminating in an arcuate portion adjacent the end of said cEntering arm, f. an elongated winding arm constructed in said main body portions spaced from and parallel to said elongated centering arm said winding arm including, g. a winding slot projecting into said elongated winding arm, h. a first winding claw and a second winding claw of identical dimensions and configurations constructed in said winding arm said first and said second claws being uniformly positioned on each side of said winding slot, i. said first winding claw projecting normal to said winding arm adjacent said winding slot, j. a first arcuate winding surface constructed in said first winding claw adjacent said winding arm, k. a second winding claw projecting normal to said winding arm adjacent said winding slot positioned on the opposite side of said winding slot from said first winding claw, l. a second arcuate winding surface constructed in said second winding claw adjacent said winding arm, and m. a bite portion interconnecting and rigidly supporting said elongated centering arm and said elongated winding arm. 